Senior HR Business Partner

About this role

Location: East Coast, US (Remote) or Austin, TX

Big Ideas. Real People.

At Orca, in the right environment and with the right team, talent has no boundaries. This team spirit, together with our drive to always aim high, has quickly earned us unicorn status and turned us into a global cloud security innovation leader. So if you’re ready to join an amazing team of people who inspire each other every day, now is the time to find your place in our pod.

We’re looking for driven and talented people like you to join our HR team and our mission to change the future of cloud security. Ready to dive in and swim with our pod?

Highlights:

• High-growth: Over the past seven years, we’ve consistently achieved milestones that take other companies a decade or more. During this time, we’ve significantly grown our employee base, expanded our customer reach, and rapidly advanced our product capabilities.

• Disruptive innovation: Our founders saw that traditional security didn’t work for the cloud, so they set out to carve a new path. We’re relentless pioneers who invented agentless technology and continue to be the most comprehensive and innovative cloud security company.

• Well-capitalized: With a valuation of $1.8 billion, Orca is a cybersecurity unicorn dominating the cloud security space. We’re backed by an impressive team of investors such as Capital G, ICONIQ, GGV, and SVCI, a syndicate of CISOs who invest their own money after conducting their due diligence.

• Respectful and transparent culture: Our executives pride themselves on being accessible to everyone and believe in sharing knowledge with the employees. Each employee has a place in shaping the future of our industry.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and business-minded Senior HR Business Partner to join our global HR team to support our growing GTM organization across the Americas region (US, Canada, and LatAm). The Senior HR Business Partner is a trusted advisor to leaders of all levels and employees alike, helping to align our People strategies with business goals while shaping an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The ideal candidate is willing to jump-in when needed and has a passion for learning more. This role reports directly to the SVP of HR, supporting strategic and tactical execution to drive organizational success.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle for team members across the Americas (US, Canada, and LatAm)

• Act as a trusted advisor for GTM leaders

• Support culture engagement and organizational design to align people strategies with business objectives

• Lead and support initiatives and HR programs that support growth, retention, and performance

• Run talent and succession planning sessions with senior leadership

• Support headcount planning and people-related costs

• Analyze HR metrics and trends to create actionable insights

• Coach managers and employees to improve performance and engagement

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of hands-on HR experience at SaaS / tech companies (Business Partner + Regional HR experience preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

• Proven experience supporting Go-To-Market (GTM) employees in Sales, Success, and Marketing organizations

• Strong business understanding with the ability to connect People strategy to company objectives

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once

• Comfortable working with tools like Google Workspace and HRIS platforms (TriNet, Bob, etc.)

• Proactive, professional, and able to navigate competing priorities with good judgment

• Thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy building things that scale

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Worked with global HR teams at late-stage tech start-ups or early growth-stage companies

• Experience with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)

• Experience in the Cybersecurity industry

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity package

• Discounted medical, dental, and vision benefits with significant employer contribution

• Benefits coverage starting on your first day of employment

• Generous PTO with U.S. holidays observed and flexible hybrid & remote work…